Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Median Annual Wage: $109,980
Education: Doctoral degree (54%); Professional degree (34%); Master's degree (11%)
Projected Growth: Faster than average (15% to 21%)
Related Job Titles: Instructor; Professor; Faculty Member; Law Professor; Clinical Law Professor; Legal Writing Professor; Assistant Professor; Associate Professor; Professor of Law; Adjunct Professor of Law
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.